I adore simple cakes that pair well with tea. Lemon pound cake, cinnamon tea cake, vanilla cupcakes, and this crackly almond pear cake are at the very top of that list. Desserts don’t have to be complex to make good teatime fare. In fact, I have found the exact opposite to be true. Take the…
I invented another sandwich! It’s exactly what I was going for. A grilled, cheesy panini with the flavors of autumn in every bite. The harvest apple jam and buttery, rustic bread are reminiscent of apple pie… thus the name. serves 2 4 slices rustic sourdough bread 8 slices maple glazed, roasted turkey breast, sliced thin…
Still using your grill? I think autumn is a great time to grill, and I like coming up with fun menus where grilled meat or fish are the star of the show. Grilled fruits are wonderful over ice cream or bread pudding and add a rustic charm to dessert. Some people even grill their thanksgiving…
soaking in all of autumn’s splendor… a six senses post welcoming my favorite season… Tasting ~since turning the calendar page from September to October… buttery red wines in place of crisp, white fruity vintages, dark Italian roast coffee from D’Amico & Sons today as I took a coffee break while on location at a photo…
Happy Friday! I just got back from a lovely couple hours at my friend Clare’s quilting studio. We shared a bottle of THIS, enjoyed Bavarian pretzels, cheese, crackers and red pears for a happy hour treat. Now I’m back home, hanging out with my family, and looking forward to a weekend balanced with a good…
Who loves chocolate chip cookies? My daughter and her friend made up a batch of homemade chocolate chip cookie dough last weekend during a sleepover party. They were careful to measure everything just-so and went to put the cookies in the oven. Opened the oven that was suppose to be preheating…and it was cold. I…
Hello Friends! I had all these plans to write a long blog post about my favorite autumn rituals today, but it was too nice to stay inside. When my friend Nancy called me and invited me out to her home for the day, I just had to say “YES!” We went for a lovely walk,…
Happy TeaTime Tuesday! I’ve been so busy, I didn’t even get a chance to post anything yesterday. I’ll make up for it with a reeeeaaalllly long and fun post I’ve been working on for tomorrow. Here’s one of my favorite ways to serve egg salad in the autumn and winter…I like Dilly Egg Salad in…
We’ve been cooking with apples and pumpkins again this week and having so much fun inventing new recipes! Such a great time of year to play in the kitchen. This is especially yummy for breakfast, but makes a good autumn dessert as well. 1 (15 oz.) can pure pumpkin puree 4 to 5 scoops vanilla…
Sometimes the most romantic dinners are the ones we make spontaneously. I love using fresh, simple ingredients! Tonight we had this delicious dinner that only took minutes to prepare. You can marinate your chicken for a whole day in advance if you like, but it’s not necessary. I just happened to think of it yesterday…